This unique high-quality and low cost program in Phoenix, Arizona, is a hands-on, practical application-focused two-day review and update of the compliance challenges facing technology exporters, manufacturers, brokers, freight forwarders and academic institutions of all sizes.
If you are involved in any way with international trade and the related regulatory requirements this is a must attend local/regional effort that has a proven track record of excellence with experts in the field who make themselves available before, during and after the sessions.
Experienced and insightful speakers will review a wide range of issues facing trade compliance executives, empowered officials and practitioners at all levels including: automation in trade compliance; best practices; export control reform; merger and acquisition due diligence; enforcement, disclosures and investigations; real world case studies, lessons learned from industry peers; and much more ….
The program is being held at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Further details and registration are available at www.regonline.com/azexportsummit. There are event discounts for ICPA members. There is also a hotel discount for attendees.
The first day ends with a free networking reception to connect with counterparts and the speakers in preparation for the 2nd day workshop on Challenges Facing Empowered Officials and Trade Compliance Professionals and the afternoon free one-on-one sessions with presenters to discuss attendee issues of interest.
Hosts for this event are the US Commercial Service and Arizona District Export Council. Sponsors include Trade Compliance Solutions, the Law Firm of Snell and Wilmer LLP and Management Dynamics Inc. Industry Partners are the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Arizona International Growth Group, Arizona Technology Council, The Export Practitioner and International Compliance Professionals Association.
Along with cost effective and superb outreach, education and training, the agenda also provides extensive networking opportunities to connect with counterparts and get up-to-speed with what’s going on across the trade compliance community.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Do NOT miss the upcoming four-part Audio Conference Series "ITAR Basics for Exporting Industry Employees" beginning Wednesday, April 13th
This comprehensive remote-learning program introduces the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to employees of defense suppliers, manufacturers, exporters and brokers who are newly assigned to export compliance responsibilities as well as those who must understand ITAR rules to do their jobs, including personnel involved in sales and marketing, engineering and design, international and government contract management, mergers and acquisitions, finance and billing, human resources, legal, operations, security, procurement, shipping, logistics and transportation.
It is also for those who work for commercial and dual-use firms who need or want to know how the ITAR does or might affect their organizations. Additionally, if you think you are ITAR free or do not have any ITAR related issues, you could be “very wrong.” If you are, it can be a costly mistake on many fronts.
Each of the four 90-minute sessions is on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. Each session will address different parts of the ITAR. Programs will be held on April 13, 2011; April 27, 2011; May 11, 2011; and May 25, 2011.
The instructors, who are proven expert legal and compliance specialists, include: John Priecko, Trade Compliance Solutions; Greg Hill, DRS Technologies, Inc.; Suzanne Kao, Huffman Riley Kao PLLC; Ginger Carney, Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium; and Phil Rhoads, Rhoads & Reed PLLC. All the sessions will be moderated by Sam Gilston, Editor and Publisher of The Export Practitioner and Washington Tariff and Trade Letter.
If you are unable to participate in this four-part, remote-learning series in person, you can order a CD recording of all four sessions along with all the PowerPoint slides.
For more information and registration go to http://www.exportprac.com/ht/d/Store/name/BRIEFINGS/pid/7801 or call Gilston-Kalin Communications, LLC at 202-463-1250. If you would like a copy of the complete flyer, contact John Priecko at 703-895-1110 or jpriecko@comcast.net. The flyer is also conveniently posted on John's LinkedIn page at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko, in the “View Full Profile” mode under SlideShare Presentations.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
ATTENTION: Free Webinar “Export Compliance: Best Practices in High Volume Screening” live Thursday, March 31st, 2 PM EST
American Shipper's Associate Editor Eric Kulisch moderates a one-hour Webinar broadcast exploring the latest trends and best practices in screening restricted parties.
When do you screen? Who do you screen? How often do you screen? How many lists are enough?When it comes to screening, what does the US Government require? Is manual screening still even possible or prudent? and much more…
The discussion will include a focus on the solutions Verizon Business employs to overcome the compliance challenges faced by a hi-volume exporter. This session is hosted by Management Dynamics, Inc. and features panelists: Kishore Gundamraj, Export Compliance Manager, Verizon Business; Nathan Pieri, SVP Marketing, Management Dynamics, John Priecko, President and Managing Partner, Trade Compliance Solutions
Register at http://www.americanshipper.com/NewWeb/hitechexport/index.asp
Saturday, March 12, 2011
New Coalition Seeks Best Practices for Export Control Compliance
The Coalition for Excellence in Export Compliance (CEEC) is an enthusiastic all volunteer group of experienced trade compliance professionals focused on long overdue harmonization, standardization and consistency in export compliance best practices.
Different than other organizations like the Defense Trade Advisory Group, the President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration and the six Department of Commerce Technical Advisory Committees, the CEEC is not directly affiliated with any US Government (USG) organization. However, the CEEC advocates mutually beneficial ongoing relationships with virtually any individual or organization that has an honest interest and stake in the export control equation and wants to improve long overdue compliance consistency.
The CEEC is already working with the USG on various initiatives. It was invited and briefed the members of the Export Control Reform Task Force and Interagency Export Control Modernization Compliance Working Group. The CEEC was also invited to make a presentation to the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee to get them in the loop and further explore mutual benefits.
Other discussions are underway and more such sessions will follow with organizations like the US Commercial Service, various trade and professional associations, the National District Export Council and Export University.
This is truly a team effort seeking clarity, consistency and specificity in export compliance best practices and standards. The CEEC’s mission statement is to Identify and recommend export compliance best practices that provide practical guidance to better detect and prevent violations of law.
For more information about the CEEC, its various initiatives and how you might contribute, please contact John Priecko, 703-895-1110 or jpriecko@comcast.net. A CEEC Fact Sheet is also available on John’s LinkedIn home page in the “View Full Profile” Mode at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko.
Different than other organizations like the Defense Trade Advisory Group, the President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration and the six Department of Commerce Technical Advisory Committees, the CEEC is not directly affiliated with any US Government (USG) organization. However, the CEEC advocates mutually beneficial ongoing relationships with virtually any individual or organization that has an honest interest and stake in the export control equation and wants to improve long overdue compliance consistency.
The CEEC is already working with the USG on various initiatives. It was invited and briefed the members of the Export Control Reform Task Force and Interagency Export Control Modernization Compliance Working Group. The CEEC was also invited to make a presentation to the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee to get them in the loop and further explore mutual benefits.
Other discussions are underway and more such sessions will follow with organizations like the US Commercial Service, various trade and professional associations, the National District Export Council and Export University.
This is truly a team effort seeking clarity, consistency and specificity in export compliance best practices and standards. The CEEC’s mission statement is to Identify and recommend export compliance best practices that provide practical guidance to better detect and prevent violations of law.
For more information about the CEEC, its various initiatives and how you might contribute, please contact John Priecko, 703-895-1110 or jpriecko@comcast.net. A CEEC Fact Sheet is also available on John’s LinkedIn home page in the “View Full Profile” Mode at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Do NOT miss the free Sunday evening reception at the Bureau of Industry & Security, Export Control Forum (ECF) in Irvine, California!
Please join Management Dynamics and ECF attendees, organizers and speakers for a Meet & Greet Reception at the 6ix Park Grill located in the Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614, on Sunday evening, Feb 27, 7-9 PM. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and networking opportunities will be served.
If you plan to attend the reception, please RSVP with an email to emilythornton@managementdynamics.com no later than February 22nd.
As a seasoned ECF attendee and trade compliance veteran, the reception is a great way to start the ECF and a proven way to connect or reconnect with counterparts.
Based on first-hand past experience the US Government (USG) organizers and high-level speakers from DC will also be there, readily available and always willing to discuss whatever is on your mind. Thus, I enthusiastically encourage you to attend both days of the ECF and do NOT miss the valuable networking reception to kick things off.
The ECF and Sunday night reception are great ways to connect and get up-to-speed on what’s going on in the world of export control. It’s also a timely opportunity to get the inside scoop on what’s happening in your region and what’s really going on with export control reform and other timely and hot topics.
If you plan to attend the reception, please RSVP with an email to emilythornton@managementdynamics.com no later than February 22nd.
As a seasoned ECF attendee and trade compliance veteran, the reception is a great way to start the ECF and a proven way to connect or reconnect with counterparts.
Based on first-hand past experience the US Government (USG) organizers and high-level speakers from DC will also be there, readily available and always willing to discuss whatever is on your mind. Thus, I enthusiastically encourage you to attend both days of the ECF and do NOT miss the valuable networking reception to kick things off.
The ECF and Sunday night reception are great ways to connect and get up-to-speed on what’s going on in the world of export control. It’s also a timely opportunity to get the inside scoop on what’s happening in your region and what’s really going on with export control reform and other timely and hot topics.
Monday, January 17, 2011
If you are or aspire to be an Empowered Official (EO), responsible authority or senior trade compliance person, there is a new LinkedIn Group for you.
After discussion with and encouragement from counterparts, we started a new LinkedIn Group expressly for EOs and other senior trade compliance personnel. I do a great deal of work in this area and know there is a significant gap and need to address the unique concerns and interests of this growing community of professionals.
The idea behind EO Net is to provide an open, hands-on, practical application focused forum to discuss case studies, challenges, hot topics and issues of interest. We enthusiastically welcome factual, honest, courteous and productive communications on any related topic.
Membership is open to interested practitioners who are willing to share their experience, expertise, lessons learned and resources to better appreciate, understand and deal with the responsibilities, roles and real world exposure, liability and risk that come with the EO and senior trade compliance leadership positions.
Unfortunately some EOs are target of opportunity selections and may not be the best or right person for the job. Additionally, the regulations are inadequate in preparing EOs and others for what they are in store for or addressing the breadth and depth of the problems they will face. Adequate selection criteria do not exist in the Export Administration Regulations or International Traffic in Arms Regulations. All too often people in this career field learn the hard way on the job.
Further, EOs and other senior trade compliance team members are critical elements in any trade compliance program. They are crucial to success or failure and instrumental in executing and maintaining a culture of compliance (or non-compliance) from the top down, vertically, laterally and globally in an organization.
The goal behind EO Net is to help educate, train and inform so we can collectively better deal with problems, situations and as a result better comply with the letter and spirit of the law. We encourage and welcome you participation and contributions....
If you have any questions or suggestions on how to maximize the benefits from this unique group, feel free to contact me directly at 703-895-1110, jpriecko@comcast.net or via my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko/.
The idea behind EO Net is to provide an open, hands-on, practical application focused forum to discuss case studies, challenges, hot topics and issues of interest. We enthusiastically welcome factual, honest, courteous and productive communications on any related topic.
Membership is open to interested practitioners who are willing to share their experience, expertise, lessons learned and resources to better appreciate, understand and deal with the responsibilities, roles and real world exposure, liability and risk that come with the EO and senior trade compliance leadership positions.
Unfortunately some EOs are target of opportunity selections and may not be the best or right person for the job. Additionally, the regulations are inadequate in preparing EOs and others for what they are in store for or addressing the breadth and depth of the problems they will face. Adequate selection criteria do not exist in the Export Administration Regulations or International Traffic in Arms Regulations. All too often people in this career field learn the hard way on the job.
Further, EOs and other senior trade compliance team members are critical elements in any trade compliance program. They are crucial to success or failure and instrumental in executing and maintaining a culture of compliance (or non-compliance) from the top down, vertically, laterally and globally in an organization.
The goal behind EO Net is to help educate, train and inform so we can collectively better deal with problems, situations and as a result better comply with the letter and spirit of the law. We encourage and welcome you participation and contributions....
If you have any questions or suggestions on how to maximize the benefits from this unique group, feel free to contact me directly at 703-895-1110, jpriecko@comcast.net or via my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko/.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Nov. 8th Los Angeles & Nov. 10th San Diego Workshops Focus on Requirements, Responsibilities, Problems, Exposure, Liability and Risk...
Do NOT miss these two unique US Commercial Service and District Export Council sponsored low-cost and high-quality workshops in Southern California titled: “Challenges Facing Empowered Officials and Trade Compliance Professionals.”
These unique programs will much better prepare, educate and train you and your organization to be ready for a wide-range of real world situations, consequences and other adverse outcomes in the currently invigorated enforcement environment.
The agenda for these unique practical-application local/regionally-oriented half-day workshops includes: Legal / Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations Requirements and Other Concerns; What the Regulations Don’t Say and How to Prepare for What’s Ahead; Hands-on Interactive Case Studies and Lessons Learned; the President’s Export Control Reforms: Impact & Implications; and afternoon free one-hour sessions with the presenters to discuss your issues of interest
For more details and online registration including ICPA member discounts go to:
Los Angeles: http://www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth/compliance.html
San Diego: http://www.regonline.com/trade_compliance_workshop
These unique programs will much better prepare, educate and train you and your organization to be ready for a wide-range of real world situations, consequences and other adverse outcomes in the currently invigorated enforcement environment.
The agenda for these unique practical-application local/regionally-oriented half-day workshops includes: Legal / Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations Requirements and Other Concerns; What the Regulations Don’t Say and How to Prepare for What’s Ahead; Hands-on Interactive Case Studies and Lessons Learned; the President’s Export Control Reforms: Impact & Implications; and afternoon free one-hour sessions with the presenters to discuss your issues of interest
For more details and online registration including ICPA member discounts go to:
Los Angeles: http://www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth/compliance.html
San Diego: http://www.regonline.com/trade_compliance_workshop
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